Why is Haven to Home looking for foster homes for dogs?
Our number one reason is because Foster Homes are “The Haven” in Haven to Home Rescue ! Haven to Home does not have a physical shelter, and fostering is usually preferable for many reasons: • Some animals do not do well in a shelter environment because they are frightened or need a little extra care • Keeping them socialized with people and other animals • Work on any behavior issues • Assessment and evaluation of a dog’s personality and individual needs • Newborn animals that need to be nursed or bottle fed usually need foster care • Some animals need time to recover from illness, injury, or trauma before adoption Whatever the reason, these dogs need some extra love and care while they are waiting for their forever homes. Providing foster care for a few days, weeks, or months can be a lifesaving gift for an animal. What skills are needed? Some knowledge about companion animal behavior and health is helpful, but Haven to Home Rescue will provide foster parents with the necessary traini